Job Description

Location:3BN Palliative Care
Nursing ~ Saint John Regional Hospital ~ Saint John ~ Horizon Health Network ~ Health NetworkLanguage requirement:English EssentialSchedule:Subject to change due to operational requirementsJob Classification:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPNA)Job Classification Type:NBNUJOB PURPOSETo provide nursing care to patients under the direction of a Registered Nurse in a collaborative practice work environment.QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently registered with the Association of New Brunswick Licensed Practical Nurses
• Demonstrates and understands the Nursing Process
• Previous nursing experience is beneficial but not mandatory
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis
• Good work record
• CPR certification, WHMIS, and mandatory annual e-learning
• Ability to attend work on a regular basis.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Good work record.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses the health care needs of patients
• Identifies patient needs and problems utilizing an assessment tool
• Identifies needs affecting discharge planning and potential services required at home
• Collaborates with the patient and health care team to formulate objectives specific to the patient needs
• Provides health teaching, counseling and health promotion to individuals or groups
• Evaluates outcomes of nursing actions for further assessment and planning
• Utilizes effective communication skills to achieve a helping relationship
• Supports new employees during orientation
• Demonstrates initiative for personal professional development and assumes responsibility for updating own education to ensure current knowledge of nursing theory and practice (including current CPR recertification) Interacts with team members in identifying, planning, implementing, and evaluating changes
• Participates in programs promoting quality improvement on nursing units

COMPETENCIES

• Licensed practical nurses adhere to practice standards and an ethical framework. They are responsible and accountable for safe, competent and ethical nursing practice. They are expected to demonstrate professional conduct as reflected through personal attitudes, beliefs, opinions and actions. Licensed practical nurses focus on personal and professional growth. Licensed practical nurses are expected to utilize knowledge, critical thinking, critical inquiry and research to build an evidence-informed practice.
• Licensed practical nurses use ethical frameworks (e.g., Code of Ethics, ethical standards) when making professional judgments and practice decisions. They engage in critical thinking and critical inquiry to inform decision-making and use self-reflection to understand the impact of personal values, beliefs and assumptions in the provision of care.
• Licensed practical nurses adhere to applicable provincial/territorial and federal legislation and regulations, professional standards and employer policies that direct practice. They engage in professional regulation by enhancing their competence, promoting safe practice and maintaining their fitness to practice. Licensed practical nurses recognize that safe nursing practice includes knowledge of relevant laws and legal boundaries within which the licensed practical nurse must practise.
• Licensed practical nurses use critical thinking, reflection, and evidence integration to assess clients, plan care, implement interventions and evaluate outcomes and processes. Foundational knowledge includes nursing theory, health sciences, humanities, pharmacology and ethics.

Interested? Apply Today?Horizon Health Network (Horizon) only accepts on-line applications.About Horizonxe2x80x99s Recruitment ProcessWe thank all applicant who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply as an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.Horizonxe2x80x99s recruitment screening process may include language proficiency testing, clerical testing and/or behavioral assessment. If you are selected for testing, you will be contacted via the email address provided on your application. The official results will be shared with the candidate, Human Resources and the requesting manager electronically and language results will be placed on the personnel file for Horizonxe2x80x99s hiring purposes.Diversity StatementHorizon is committed to enhancing our diverse and inclusive environment for our employees and patients. We believe in a healthcare system that equally supports all people regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, social background, religion, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or sexual orientation. An environment based on a commitment to diversity and inclusion supports our goal of safe and quality patient care.

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